Radio Shack Automobile Alarm TD 1500 User Guide

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Cat. No.  
49-851  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
TD-1500  
Auto Theft Deterrent System  
 
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INCLUDED ITEMS  
Your TD-1500 includes the following items. Be sure you have  
all items before you begin installation.  
Wiring Harness  
Main System  
Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness  
Disarm  
Two-Button Remote  
Double-Sided Tape  
Wire Ties  
Wire Tap-In Connectors  
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INSTALLING THE SYSTEM  
As you install the system, see the “Wiring Diagram” on  
Page 11.  
CONNECTING TO THE  
STARTER WIRES  
The starter wire connects the ignition switch to the starter so-  
lenoid. Follow these steps to find this wire.  
1. Using the starter solenoid’s color coded wires as a guide,  
locate the wire that goes from your vehicle’s ignition  
(key) switch to the solenoid. This wire is usually found  
under the dashboard where the wires connect to the igni-  
tion switch. If you are unsure which is the correct wire,  
call the Auto Security Helpline at 1-800-598-2527.  
2. Connect the negative (usually black) lead from a 12-volt  
test light or DC voltmeter to a metal vehicle body part.  
3. Connect a wire-piercing probe (Cat. No. 278-715) to the  
positive lead and press the pin tip through the solenoid  
wire’s insulation and into the wire itself.  
To the Meter  
or Test Light  
Wire-Piercing Probe  
Solenoid Wire  
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4. Start your vehicle. The test light should light or the meter  
should indicate voltage only while the engine is crank-  
ing (not while it is stopped or running).  
5. If the test fails, contact the Auto Security Helpline at 1-  
800-598-2527 for assistance in finding the correct wire.  
6. Turn off the engine. Then cut the wire you located in  
Steps 2–4 at a point where there are several inches of  
wire on each side of the cut.  
Note: If you cut the correct wire, you will not be able to  
start your vehicle until you complete installation.  
7. Try to start your vehicle. The engine should not crank.  
If it does crank, you cut an incorrect wire — use a wire  
tap-in to restore the connection.  
8. Snap a yellow tap-in’s grooved channel over the wire  
going to the back of the ignition switch. Then push the  
system’s red/black wire into the other channel.  
9. Use pliers to squeeze the metal tap down through the  
wires. Then snap the tap-in’s plastic cover closed.  
Wire from Switch  
Red/Black Wire to System  
10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for the wire going to the starter  
solenoid (the other end of the cut wire) and the system’s  
white wire.  
11. Use the supplied large wire tie to resecure all loose  
wires.  
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CONNECTING TO POWER  
1. Touch the negative lead from a 12-volt test light or DC  
voltmeter to a metal part of your vehicle and use the pos-  
itive lead (with a wire-piercing probe adapter) to probe  
for an existing wire that has 12 volts when your vehicle’s  
ignition is off.  
2. Use one of the supplied wire tap-ins to connect the sys-  
tem’s red wire to the wire you located in Step 1, then  
replace the fuse.  
3. Connect the system’s black wire to a metal vehicle part,  
using an existing bolt or screw.  
4. Plug the power harness’ three-pin connector into the  
system with the antenna lead to the left (see “Wiring Dia-  
gram” on Page 11).  
5. Immediately press DISARM on the remote transmitter.  
This trains the system to recognize the remote.  
INSTALLING THE STATUS INDICATOR  
Select a highly visible location for the indicator. You can use  
the supplied bracket to stick the indicator on your dashboard  
or drill a hole in the dash’s front panel and insert the indicator.  
Follow these steps to install it.  
1. Plug the indicator’s two-wire connector into the two-wire  
jack on the system.  
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2. If you are using the supplied bracket, clean the  
mounting surface with denatured alcohol and allow it to  
dry. Peel the backing off of one side of the double-sided  
tape and press it onto the bottom of the bracket. Then  
peel off the adhesive backing from the other side of the  
tape and press the bracket onto the dash.  
If you are mounting the indicator in the dash’s front  
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panel, drill a /16-inch hole at the selected location, tak-  
ing care not to damage anything behind the surface.  
Grommet  
Indicator  
3. Push the supplied snap-in grommet into the mounting  
surface’s hole from the front of the mounting surface  
(bracket or dash panel).  
4. From the back of the mounting surface, push the indica-  
tor into the grommet until it snaps into place.  
MOUNTING THE SYSTEM  
Use the two supplied small wire ties to secure the system un-  
der the dash. Secure all loose wires except the yellow anten-  
na wire. Allow the antenna wire to hang down.  
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USING THE SYSTEM  
ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROL  
You must train the system to respond to the supplied remote  
control. To activate the remote control, immediately after ap-  
DISARM  
plying power, press  
beeps twice.  
on the remote. The system  
If the system loses power, the system stops responding to  
DISARM  
the remote. To reactivate it, simply press  
mote after power is restored.  
on the re-  
Your system can learn two remote codes if you want to add a  
second remote control (RadioShack Cat. No. 49-845). To ac-  
tivate a second remote control code, be sure the system is  
ARM  
DISARM  
disarmed, then hold down  
indicator flashes. Press  
for 10 seconds. The status  
on the new remote to acti-  
vate it. The status indicator stops flashing.  
ARMING AND DISARMING THE  
STARTER  
ARM  
To disable your starter, press  
on the remote control. The  
indicator flashes rapidly. If you try to start your vehicle, the  
engine does not crank.  
DISARM  
To enable the starter, press  
on the remote control.  
The indicator turns off. The vehicle now starts as usual.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
To enjoy your starter kill module for a long time:  
• Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi-  
ately.  
• Handle the module gently and carefully. Don’t drop it.  
Modifying or tampering with the starter kill module’s internal  
components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its war-  
ranty. If your starter kill module is not performing as it should,  
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
REPLACING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL’S BATTERY  
If your remote control stops working or if its range is reduced,  
replace its battery. Follow these steps to replace the battery.  
1. Snap apart the case halves, taking care not to lose any  
of the remote control’s pieces.  
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with a 12-volt  
remote control battery (Cat. No. 23-144).  
3. Put all parts back in place and snap the case halves  
back together.  
If you lose your remote control, you can get a replacement at  
your local RadioShack store. The four-button remote (Cat.  
No. 49-845) also controls this system — just use the top two  
buttons.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
System Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–16 Volts DC  
Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 mA (Disarmed)  
Pulsed 40 mA (Armed)  
Maximum Switched Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Amps  
Remote Control Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt  
Size (HWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 33/8 × 23/8 × 11/8 Inches (System)  
211/16 × 15/16 × 1/2 Inches (Remote)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 ounces (System Without Harness)  
0.9 Ounces (Remote)  
RF Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303.875 MHz  
RF Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,580 µV at 1 Meter  
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WIRING DIAGRAM  
Power Harness  
Yellow — Antenna  
Red — +12 Volts  
Black — Ground  
To the  
Ignition Switch  
To the  
Starter Solenoid  
Cut the wire going from  
the Ignition Switch to the  
Starter Solenoid.  
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RadioShack Limited Warranty  
This security product is warranted against manufacturing defects in  
material and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of pur-  
chase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized  
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period RadioShack  
will repair the security product without charge for parts and labor.  
Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof-of-purchase  
date to any RadioShack store.  
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attribut-  
able to Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage,  
faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning or other incidence  
of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those provided by a  
RadioShack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs.  
RadioShack is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or  
consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the  
use or performance of the product or other damages with  
respect to loss of property, loss of revenues or profit, or costs  
of removal, installation or reinstallation.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO  
EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE  
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN  
LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not  
allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential dam-  
ages and some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied  
warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may  
not apply to the purchaser. There will be charges rendered for  
repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid  
ninety (90) day warranty period.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
We Service What We Sell  
10/95  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
10/96  
Printed in the USA  
 

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